I don’t tend to do event plugs on here (as stand alone posts at least), but this one is a little different as it features something that has both happened and is yet to be. It features many people I know well, and sees a guest appearance of my own best doggie pal Maggie.
Sporadically over the last few weeks, my local pub The Bulls Head in Burslem, has paid host to artist Rob Pointon as he painted a scene perhaps typical to most people reading this, the inside of a pub, or maybe more importantly, warm daily pub life.
Rob set up his easel over several nights and it was absolutely fascinating to watch him build up the scene on canvas, a living picture you were part of. Starting with blocks of shaded colour, familiar faces and objects began to take shape gradually over time, before fine details were committed to history with an almost casual looking, but ultimately accurate flick of Robs brush, bringing them to life before our eyes.
The finished work is set to feature in an exhibition at the Bare Wall gallery in Burslem, showcasing art from the Potteries and North Wales. The event details are below, if you are in the area, make sure to call in.
Cheers
http://www.robpointon.co.uk/home
Rob, signs the finished masterpiece.
POINTON
An exhibition of new work featuring The Potteries and North Wales.
Saturday 29th March 2014 until Saturday 5th April 2014
Barewall Studio, 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 4AT.
You’ve been framed! (Thanks to Jim at the Bulls head for the pic)
Beersay 